Brushes & Applicators

This range covers the general brushes and applicators worth having on hand around any flooring or decorating job, from paint brushes for skirting and trim through to the dusting and prep tools that matter before a finish goes down. Stock here comes mainly from ProDec and Silverline.

Paint brushes for trim and skirting

Standard paint brushes in a range of widths, from 1 inch up to 3 inches, cover most trim, skirting, and general decorating jobs around a flooring project. An angled brush is worth having specifically for cutting in neatly along skirting boards or into corners, where a straight-edged brush is harder to control precisely.

Dust and prep brushes

Before applying any finish, whether that's paint, sealant, or a floor coating, getting dust off the surface properly makes a real difference to the final result. Stockinette rolls are a fine, tacky-weave fabric used to wipe down surfaces and lift fine dust that a standard cloth or brush would just push around rather than remove. Block brushes and dusting brushes cover broader surface cleaning before you start.

Filling and smoothing tools

A smoothing trowel is useful wherever you're filling or levelling small imperfections before finishing, giving a flatter, more controlled edge than trying to smooth filler with a brush or your finger. This pairs naturally with the filling knives and trowels stocked elsewhere in the tools range for larger gap-filling jobs.

Specialist and multi-piece sets

Beyond single brushes, this range includes multi-piece sets (artists' brushes, foam brushes, synthetic brush sets) for detail work, along with a radiator brush, angled specifically to reach behind radiators and other awkward fixed obstacles without having to remove them.

FAQ

What's a stockinette roll used for?
It's a tacky, fine-weave fabric used to wipe dust off a surface before finishing, lifting fine particles that a standard cloth tends to push around rather than pick up.

Do I need an angled brush for skirting boards?
It makes cutting in along skirting and into corners considerably easier and neater than a straight-edged brush, particularly in tight spaces.

What's the difference between a block brush and a paint brush?
A block brush is wider and stiffer, designed for broader surface cleaning or heavier application, while a standard paint brush is better suited to precise, controlled painting work.